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Finally, Intel released a new desktop platform for high-end-enthusiast with code Sandy Bridge E. at this time the initial release of new Intel processors to deliver two series 3930K ($ 564) and 3960X Extreme Edition ($ 999) which both Adala 6 Core processor with unlocked multiplier feature. As is known in advance, Sandy Bridge E uses a new socket LGA 2011, is present in the absence of cooling in the sales package, this is finished so that Intel end users may freely choose the cooling solution that fits their needs.
However, Intel will provide cooling solutions for Sandy Bridge E is sold separately with a version of Air Coolers for ~ $ 20 and the Water Cooler for $ 85 - $ 100. The new platform is not always improved than a platform that has been present beforehand, Sandy Bridge E has two major disadvantages compared to Sandy Bridge, the first is the lack of integrated graphics that lead the user must purchase an additional graphics card as well as the LGA 1366 platform, the second is not the fast Sync as on Sandy Bridge so that the performance of transcoding from Sandy Bridge E can be weaker than Sandy Bridge.
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Two shortcomings over are gainful by multiple memory bandwidth with DDR3 controllers and the number of Quad Channel PCI Express lane is so much more. One thing is certain, Sandy Bridge E is intended by Intel as a new overclocking platform in the class above, where the processor is able to achieve high clock with a combination of multiplier and raising the ratio of BCLK of 100MHz, 125MHz, 166MHz to 250MHz highest.
